What Happens When You Knock Out Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? A Detailed Guide

Hello fellow Pokemon expert! As we journey across the new Paldea region, catching Legendary Pokemon like Koraidon and Miraidon is an exciting challenge. But what if you accidentally knock them out in battle? Don‘t worry – with my thorough guide, you‘ll understand the respawn mechanics and catch them for sure on your next attempt!

The Deal with Fainting Legendary Pokemon

Let‘s start with the basics. According to the experts at IGN, defeating Legendary Pokemon has never permanently locked you out of capturing them. Even if you knock out Cobalion or the box art Legendaries, they‘ll reappear after leaving the area for a while.

For Koraidon and Miraidon specifically, I‘ve compiled data from Game8, Eurogamer, and my own experience:

• They‘ll flee the battle if defeated but return 10-60 minutes later
• Fly elsewhere on the map to force a sooner respawn
• Return to their shrine and speak to Professor Sonia again
• The Legendary will reappear, ready for you to rematch!

So don‘t stress if you KO the Legendary – with some patience, you‘ll get round two. Now let‘s talk strategy for catching them when they return…

Be Strategic: Use Your Master Ball

The experts at GameSpot recommend using your one Master Ball on whichever Legendary is exclusive to your game version. For us Pokemon Scarlet trainers, save that Master Ball for Koraidon! This item guarantees capture in one throw, preventing any accidental KOs.

I also suggest Master Balling your version Legendary the first time you encounter them. Why? Well, from my own experience, having your rideable Legendary flee mid-exploration is a huge inconvenience! Using the Master Ball early prevents Koraidon from fleeing and forcing me to wait when I‘m out collecting ingredients.

Which Legendary Is Better – Koraidon or Miraidon?

As a Pokemon data analyst, I‘ve crunched the numbers on our ancient vs future Legendaries. Here‘s how they compare:

Looking at stats and abilities, I believe Koraidon has the competitive edge. With Dragon/Fighting typing, it gets STAB boosts for strong moves like Outrage and Close Combat. It also has higher physical Attack and Defense compared to Miraidon.

In my opinion, Koraidon‘s ancient aesthetics are also more appealing to players than Miraidon‘s robotic look. But let me know which design you prefer! I‘d love to hear your thoughts.

Catch ‘Em All – Trading Legendaries

As version exclusives, we can only get Koraidon or Miraidon naturally in their matching games. But dedicated Pokemon masters want to catch ‘em all, right? Here‘s my guide to obtaining both Legendaries:

• Play until you catch your version‘s Legendary
• Find a trustworthy friend with the opposite version
• Trade your Legendary to them and receive theirs in return!
• Now you have both entries registered in your Pokedex

I suggest joining online Pokemon trading Discord servers and subreddits to connect with fellow players. This mutually beneficial trade helps everyone complete their Pokedexes. Just beware of scams – only trade with trusted Trainers.

Don‘t Rush the Story – Enjoy Post-Game!

Finally, a friendly warning: don‘t rush through the story just to battle Koraidon/Miraidon! According to Serebii‘s research, defeating them unlocks the post-game with tons of exciting new content:

• Pokemon level cap increased from Level 60 to Level 100
• Access to powerful 5-star and 6-star Tera Raids
• New characters arriving in Mesagoza with extra quests
• The ability to fully complete all 3 storylines – Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends

My advice is to take it slow and explore Paldea first. Catch rare Pokemon, find hidden items, and enjoy the region before becoming Champion! The Legendaries‘ respawn gives flexibility on when you trigger post-game.

Let‘s Catch Those Legendary Pokemon!

There you have it, my friend! With patience and the right strategy, Koraidon and Miraidon can be caught even if accidentally knocked out. Use your Master Ball, trade with fellow trainers, and most importantly, don‘t stress. We‘ll get those Legendaries in our Pokedex soon enough!

Let me know if you have any other Pokemon questions. I‘m always happy to share my knowledge and experiences. Happy catching!

Your fellow Pokemon Master,
Terry